Jacob lost his mother when he was three years old. He was taken care of by his elder sister, who married thereafter and left him with his ailing father. Shortly after, his father died in 2011 and he now lives with his brother who works as a peasant. He loves to read all kinds of books and hopes to become a surgeon someday.

Noah’s father passed away in 2007. His mother is jobless and cannot care for Noah and his three siblings, so he stays with his grandmother, who is also poor. He enjoys playing volleyball and wants to become a mechanical engineer someday.

Samuel’s father died in a road accident when he was very young. His mother remarried and moved away, and now lives with HIV/AIDS. Samuel lives with his grandmother, who cannot afford his school fees. Samuel enjoys his science and English classes, and wants to become a doctor one day.

Naomi's father is a drug addict. He separated from her mother in 2009 when they had 10 children. Her jobless mother was to take care of them in a rented house. Because of the separation, she married another man and has had three more children. This next man is a drug addict. The life of the children is at risk, so that is why Wema has taken in Naomi.

Millcent is a young girl with a lot of passion and energy. Her father passed away in 2001 from HIV/AIDS, and since then Millcent and her siblings have been strong and have dedicated their time and effort into doing well in school to pursue their dreams. Millcent is always eager to read more books and learn more until she becomes a doctor.

His mother died in the year 2010. Moses and his siblings live with their father, who has no source of income. Moses stays at Wema during the school days—otherwise it would be very hard for his grandmother to care for him.

Florence’s mother is unemployed and homeless. She lives in the town’s market and is unable to provide for her daughter’s education. Florence works hard in school and wants to become a doctor someday.

Diana’s father works as a peasant and lacks the income to support the very large family. Wema Children’s Centre provides schooling for Diana and her siblings. She loves to sing and hopes to become a lawyer someday.

I am glad to be in Highway Academy because my parents are unable to pay for my school fees so that I can continue with my education. There is good education in Highway Academy because there are good teachers who encourage learning.